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Wearing Black Never Goes Out of Style

This spring's hottest fashion trends is about showing off your most vibrant and colorful self. Electrifying neon accessories can be found everywhere. And as much as I love all the new trends and translating them into my personal sense of style, you just can't beat the impact of black.

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Marni Ribbon-Trimmed Square Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Marni Ribbon Trimmed Square Leather Tote

Solid blocks of bright color is a big trend this spring and a pretty shade of deep lilac gives this Ribbon-Trimmed Square Leather Tote by Marni a stand-out vibe that will go with a lot but certainly won't go with everything. It's an upscale tote design, being made of smooth leather and featuring an exterior pocket and detachable adjustable shoulder strap for cross-body wear. It also has an oversized and drapey self-tie black ribbon on the front, double rolled leather top handles, and a fuzzy 'raw leather' interior. A great bag for brightening up a neutral day ensemble. $860

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Chic Utility Handbags for the Winter

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The harsh days of winter propel us to maneuver through the streets as quickly and easily as possible. There is no time to fuss with what you have on or adjust your bag, especially when you're trying to carefully walk on icy, snow covered streets and cut through gusty winds. These are the moments where you want to get to your destination and come back home.

We've already covered a wide array of stylish winter coats to have you looking your best and to keep you warm. From wool coats to down jackets and everything in between, our winterland of coats is a great resource to start from when hunting for your perfect outerwear.

So it only seems fitting to feature chic utility handbags that will allow you to carry your belongings without having to hassle with falling shoulder straps and endless searches for what you need in an unorganized, bottomless pit of a bag.

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Marni Rosette-Embellished Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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Add a healthy dose of glrlish glamour and interesting texture to a monochromatic black-on-black look with this Marni Rosette-Embellished Clutch. It features puffy little black tulle rosettes arranged haphazardly over a tight pattern of black ribbons and black beads. It has a structured velvet top with a small bit of gold hardware in the form of a clasp closure and rings to connect the detachable shoulder strap, and inside it has one pocket and is fully lined in black fabric. Some people say a woman only needs one black clutch but I say you can never have too many little black bags. $1,050

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Marni Leather and Silk Embellished Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Shades of orange and beige earth tones mix in combinations of shimmering sequins and matte bead embellishments on this rectangular frame bag by Marni. Features include brass hardware, a single dark brown leather handle/shoulder strap, and a push clasp closure on the top. Inside it's lined in brown twill and divided down the middle into three compartments, two large on either side with a smaller clasp-topped pocket in the center. Overall I think this Leather and Silk Embellished Bag is pretty, unique, and has a definite southwest vibe. $1,260

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Marni Shearling Cross-Body Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Get ready for winter and the snowy slopes because Marni's Shearling Cross-Body Bag is beckoning us there. Stroll the streets of Aspen with this compact traveler fashioned from cream and tan suede, shearling and a charcoal gray tweed flap pocket on the front. It's chic winter look is completed with a chain and leather strap, gold-tone hardware, a top frame with ball clasp fastening, and two internal pouch pockets amid the taupe shell lining. With summer weather still blazing outside I'm not sure I'm ready to see this bag quite yet but it is deliciously cozy looking for $1,110.

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Marni Tweed Large Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Marni's Large Tweed Tote is a versatile day bag that's bright and cheery enough for cool summer days but will also carry you well into fall with its cozy tweed material. Red and white bouclé tweed meet with goldtone hardware and black leather double top handles to create this casual but eye-catching look. I'm not crazy about the ball-clasp pouch pocket perching on the bag's front the way it is but I'm sure it's super useful. The bag is fully lined in taupe, has two interior pockets, and a magnetic fastening top closure. $1,090

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Marni Rubber Necklace, Jewelry From Recycled Tires

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I came across Marni's Necklace and was drawn to its simple beauty. The colorful bows and feathers against a deep black backdrop together create an eye catching piece. I especially liked the mix of texture and shapes that were used. Upon seeing it, I initially thought it was made from beads but was pleasantly surprised to discover that it's made from recycled tires. If I had the ability I would definitely try to make a necklace that is "inspired by" Marni's Rubber Necklace ($445).

It's such a treat to find items that have used recycled material to create something new. Who knew you could make neckties out of cassette tapes? That is pretty amazing. And even though this has been going on for quite some time and we are exposed to a wide array of items that we can use in practically all facets of our lives, I am still amazed by the ingenious minds that are behind instilling new life into materials that may initially appear useless.

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Marni Sequined Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Even though there are many designers with many different views regarding handbag fashion it seems like a number of looks are repeated throughout a season. Not so with Marni's Sequined Shoulder Bag! Most evening bags are dainty, resemble the same shape, and represent a classic color motif. Marni's new bag combines a thick, brown leather strap with sequins of black, green and amber hues on a long, almost tubular shaped bag. The top-fitted clasp fastener, designer-embossed gold-tone studs, and fully outfitted interior with lining, two zip pockets and designer logo complete this dashing bag for $935. This mix of materials leaves you wondering how many different venues it could accompany you. (10" x 4" x 1" with 6" handle drop)

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Marni Studded Leather Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Studs continue to pop up everywhere, and although the concept remains the same designers are getting creative with the details. The Marni Studded Leather Bag has large, flat studs (like finely shined thumbtacks) lined up in rows over gray leather. Instead of the expected "biker chic" vibe that would normally come from a combination of studs and leather this bag seems much more girly with an almost contemporary feel. A delicate black ribbon goes around the middle of this messenger style bag and acts as a fastener to keep it closed while the fold-over flap also has a zip closure. The interior is lined in brown twill. $865

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The Fashion Statement: For Sex or Abstinence?

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Designers are in the midst of a heated argument at Milan fashion week-whether one should dress for sex or dress for abstinence in a global recession. Seems a fitting debate in a country where the famously womanizing Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Pope Benedict XVI are its two most powerful leaders

On the celibate team sits Miuccia Prada, who practices restraint on a regular basis (well, by Italian standards). She further reigned in her collection (well, by Prada standards) to include charcoal knee-length walking shorts, Fifties-style swimwear and demure day dresses. The ever quirky Marni showed knee-length shorts and paired them with thick-strapped shoes with thick soles worn with beige ankle socks (I can hear my boyfriend's protests now). Roberto Cavalli went AWOL from his I'm-too-sexy position in the marketplace, putting out modest peasant dresses with hems stopping mid-calf.

Then again, sex sells. Versace stayed true to form. Sex, sex and more sex with Donatella's brand of cigarettes afterward, thank you. Slits cut up to there. Necklines cut down to there. Cut-outs revealing erogenous zones. Towering stilettos. Short, short, short. (Definitely more my boyfriend's speed, I'm guessing.)

Gallery: The Fashion Statement, 10/01/09

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Marni Pierced Wool Bag, Handbag of the Day

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This bag is actually much bigger than it looks in this photo -- I thought it was a cute little handbag and it's actually a very generously sized tote! The Pierced Wool Bag by Marni is a cozy way to carry your essentials about town this fall and winter, and thanks to its simplicity and neutral color tones you won't have to worry about having it clash with whatever you're wearing that day. Blue-black wool meets with a silvertone hardware piercing at the top, brown leather handles, and a detachable shoulder strap. Snap closures, fully lined with interior pockets, $1,105.

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Marni Alpaca Tote, Handbag of the Day

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This fluffy, soft Alpaca Tote by Marni is the 'comfort food' of the handbag world. I only wish it weren't real fur (these days they can work wonders with the faux stuff) but if you're going to go there this is a least a gorgeous, classy way to do it. It's a lovely shade of white-gray called "frost" and has a silvertone frame and a sliding leather handle, internal pockets, and a twill lining. What a luxe, unique way to dress up your winter wardrobe. $2,440

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Marni Suede Frame Bag, Handbag of the Day

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This cute little frame bag by Marni has what I can only describe as an eclectic mix of materials, colors, and textures. Described as "modern-vintage" this bag has lots of personality but can still be paired with almost anything thanks to its neutral color scheme. Charcoal suede, silvertone hardware, a turquoise clasp, and a contrasting brown leather handle on a detachable chain combine for this unique look, and it's also fully lined with an interior zip pocket and a couple pouch pockets for easy stashing of all your party essentials. $1,480

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Marni Balloon Handbag, Handbag of the Day

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The oversized bag trend is one that many love and I'm sure many people hate. I love the trend because I just love big bags. As a working mom who is juggling all sorts of responsibilities and being prepared for the infinite amounts of "just-in-case" moments, a large bag is great solution. Of course a canvas tote or a backpack could be just as useful and more practical, but being a working mom who is obsessed with handbags, I look for bags that satisfy all my needs. The Marni Balloon Bag does just that. Made from goatskin, it has an extra roomy interior with two interior pockets, a lengthy shoulder strap and double handles. The deep and rich brick orange color makes the Balloon bag perfect for any season. Also available in cypress (dark green). Measurements: 19.5 x 6.6 x 13.7 inches. Price: $1560.

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